According to Yelp, the 10 fastest-growing retail brands in the U.S. are these.

• Last year, publicly traded restaurant companies owned half of the top 10 fastest-growing retail brands in the U.S., according to a new Yelp report.
• The report included Jack in the Box, First Watch, and Dutch Bros. among public restaurant chains, but they did not make the top 10.
• Here are the top 10 fastest-growing brands, based on Yelp's research:

The new restaurant in your neighborhood may look familiar.

Last year, publicly traded restaurant companies owned half of the top 10 fastest-growing retail brands in the U.S., according to a new Yelp report.

Yelp's report on the 50 fastest-growing chains revealed that 35 of them were restaurant brands. The review site used a blended metric that combined net new openings, searches on its platform from 2022 to 2023, and consumer interest measured by page visits, posted photos, and written reviews to compile the list.

Publicly traded retailers included and .

Here are the top 10 fastest-growing brands, based on Yelp's research:

1. Cava

Cava, a Mediterranean fast-casual chain, went public through an IPO 10 months ago and raised nearly $318 million. The company stated in a regulatory filing that it planned to use the proceeds from the offering for new location openings and general corporate purposes. In the second half of 2023, Cava opened 30 net new locations and plans to open at least 48 this year.

2. Scooter's Coffee

The Midwestern coffee chain, founded in 1998 in Nebraska, has recently started expanding aggressively through franchised locations. Its standard, drive-thru-only location is only 664 square feet, making it cheaper and quicker to operate and build, allowing the chain and its franchisees to accelerate development quickly.

In 2023, Scooter's net new locations experienced a 53% increase from the previous year, making it the fastest-growing restaurant brand on Yelp's list.

3. LongHorn Steakhouse

At the conclusion of Darden's fiscal 2023, the steakhouse chain had over 560 locations across the country. Despite the pandemic, the casual-dining chain has consistently outperformed the industry average in sales, thanks in part to the robust growth of its takeout business.

Darden aims to launch at least 50 new outlets under all its brands in fiscal 2024.

4. The Habit Burger Grill

Since acquiring the California-based burger chain in 2020, Yum has been rapidly expanding Habit Burger Grill. By the end of 2023, the chain had 378 locations on the East and West coasts, despite having a smaller footprint compared to Yum's other chains: Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC.

5. Wawa

Wawa, a convenience store and gas station chain, is renowned among its devoted customers for its cheesesteaks and hoagies. The company has been expanding into new markets along the Atlantic seaboard and has been establishing drive-thru locations, encroaching on the territory of restaurants.

6. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

The success of Popeyes' famous chicken sandwich has fueled its growth in the U.S. and beyond, encouraging franchisees to open more locations and attracting new operators to join the brand, Restaurant Brands executives have previously stated.

In 2023, Chick-fil-A remained the most popular chicken chain in the U.S., with Popeyes surpassing KFC as the second-most popular chain in terms of sales.

7. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

In 2021, Thompson Street Capital Partners acquired the Midwestern fast-casual chain Freddy's for an undisclosed sum. Since then, the chain has increased its development, opened restaurants in new locations such as airports, and signed on new franchisees. Last year, Freddy's opened 62 new locations, breaking its development record and reaching a total of 500 locations.

8. Rally House

Yelp's report ranks Rally House as the only apparel retailer among the top 10, with a focus on team gear and sports apparel for professional and college teams. The store has been setting new opening records, with seven locations opened in a single weekend in August. Although its stores are primarily located in the Midwest, they now extend from Pennsylvania to Arizona.

9. Olive Garden

The Italian-inspired chain is the standout of our portfolio, generating nearly half of our overall revenue. Additionally, it's the unique casual-dining chain to expand with 20 new locations in fiscal 2023.

10. Jersey Mike's Subs

Despite being based in New Jersey, most of Jersey Mike's restaurants are now located in California, Texas, and Florida.

According to a Wall Street Journal report, the privately owned sandwich chain is reportedly looking for a buyer, despite Blackstone's interest in Jersey Mike's having cooled. A new owner could further ramp up the chain's development.